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NEW YORK RANGERS2022 FIRST ROUND GUIDEVS.

TABLE OF CONTENTSTEAM MANAGEMENTJames L. Dolan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Andrew Lustgarten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chris Drury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Glen Sather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Ryan Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Jim Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Gerard Gallant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Coaching Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-182021-22 RECAPNHL Final Standings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23Final NHL Statistical Leaders. . . . . . . . 24-28Season Notes and Highlights. . . . . . . . 29-33Game Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-55THE PLAYERSNew York Rangers 2021-22 Roster. . . . . . . 58Final Rangers Scoring and Goaltending . . 59Player Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-147PLAYOFF HISTORY AND RECORDSAll-Time Playoff Series Record vs. NHL .185-186All-Time Playoff Results Year-By-Year. . . . .187All-Time Playoff Overtime Results . . . 188-189All-Time Playoff Scoring List . . . . . . . . . . 190All-Time Playoff Leaders. . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Single Season Playoff Leaders . . . . . . . . 192Stanley Cup Winning Goals, All-Time PlayoffHat Tricks, All-Time Playoff Hat Tricks Against. 193Games when facing elimination. . . . . 194-197All-time winner-take-all games. . . . . .198-199Playoff Goaltending Year-By-Year . . . 200-201All-Time Playoff Shutouts, All-Time PlayoffPenalty Shots, All-Time PlayoffPenalty Shots Against . . . . . . . . . . . 202-203All-Time Playoff Coaching Records/Leaders. . 204All-Time Playoff Coaching Records Year-By-Year . 205All-Time Playoff Records . . . . . . . . . 206-2102021-22 STATISTICAL REVIEWOverall Schedule and Results. . . . . . . 150-151Home/Road Schedule and Results . . . 152-153Game-By-Game Power Play Totals . . . 154-155Game-By-Game Penalty Killing Totals .156-157Miscellaneous Statistics . . . . . . . . . . 158-159Schedule and Results by Division. . . . 160-161Shootout Statistics and Coach's Challenges. . . 162Scoring Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Special Teams Scoring Breakdown . . . . . 164Scoring Breakdown by Division. . . . . 165-166Scoring Breakdown by Month . . . . . .167--168Hat Tricks, Shorthanded Goals,Penalty Shots, and Empty-Net Goals. . . . 169Manpower Games LostDue to Injury or Illness. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171-172Milestones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173-174Individual Player Records When . . . . . . . 1752022 FIRST ROUNDRangers vs. Penguins . . . . . . . . . . . . 178-182Editors:Ben Segelbaum, Michael Rappaport, ReillyRomanko, Julia BaxleySpecial thanks to:MSG Photo Services,Bruce Bennett Studios, Rangers Archive,& NHLI via Getty ImagesStatistical Consultants: NHL Stats &Information

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MANAGEMENT

JAMES L.DOLANEXECUTIVE CHAIRMANMADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP.James L. Dolan is Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports), which features the NewYork Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL) franchises. In addition, the Company’s properties include two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) – as well as Counter LogicGaming, a North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise.In his role at MSG Sports, Mr. Dolan sets the Company’s overall vision and guides the development of effective strategies to drive its business and maximize growth opportunities. Mr. Dolan also serves as governor to the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League on behalf of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers.In addition to his oversight of MSG Sports, Mr. Dolan is Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MadisonSquare Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), which became a standalone company in April 2020 whenThe Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) separated its entertainment and sports businesses. MSG Entertainment’sportfolio features a wide array of venues, including Madison Square Garden – home to the New York Knicks and NewYork Rangers. The Company is also building a state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas called MSG Sphere, and has announcedplans for a second venue in London. MSG Entertainment’s other properties include the Christmas Spectacular Starringthe Radio City Rockettes; Boston Calling Events, which produces the Boston Calling Music Festival; and Tao GroupHospitality, which features popular entertainment dining and nightlife brands. In addition, the Company has two regional sports networks, MSG Network and MSG , that telecast a wide range of sports content, including exclusive livelocal games featuring the New York Knicks and New York Rangers.Mr. Dolan also serves as Chairman of AMC Networks Inc., which owns and operates several award-winning brands intelevision and film.Mr. Dolan was CEO of Cablevision Systems Corporation from 1995 until June 2016, when the media and telecommunications company, which served as MSG’s parent company until 2010, was sold to Altice. Prior to his role as CablevisionCEO, Mr. Dolan was CEO of Rainbow Media Holdings, the former Cablevision programming subsidiary now knownas AMC Networks. Mr. Dolan began his career with Cablevision in the 1970s and held a variety of executive positionsbefore overseeing Rainbow Media.Mr. Dolan supports the ongoing commitment of MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment to their communities, particularlythrough the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the non-profit organization that works closely with both companies to assistyoung people in need. In addition, he is Vice Chairman of the board of the Lustgarten Foundation, an organization hehelped found in 1998, which today is the nation’s largest private supporter of pancreatic cancer research.Mr. Dolan has six children and is an avid musician.5

ANDREWLUSTGARTENPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP.Andrew Lustgarten is President and Chief Executive Officer of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports), aleading professional sports company with a premier collection of assets.Mr. Lustgarten is responsible for setting the overall business strategy and overseeing the day-to-day operations for theCompany’s sports franchises, featuring the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL). In addition, theCompany’s properties include two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford WolfPack (AHL) – as well as Counter Logic Gaming, a North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2KLeague franchise. Mr. Lustgarten also spearheads efforts to advance the Company’s business, including pursuing newinitiatives to enhance these sports brands, as well as identifying growth opportunities.Throughout his tenure with the MSG family of companies, Mr. Lustgarten has held several important leadershippositions. He previously served as President of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment),which became a standalone company in April 2020 when The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) separatedits entertainment and sports businesses through a spin-off transaction. Before the spin-off, Mr. Lustgarten served asPresident of the combined MSG for more than two years. Prior to this, he served as MSG’s Executive Vice President ofCorporate Development, during which time he played a critical role in overseeing various transactions and investmentsthat diversified the Company’s sports and entertainment portfolio.Before joining MSG, Mr. Lustgarten spent seven years at the National Basketball Association, where he served asSenior Vice President, Global Strategy, and before that, Special Assistant to the Commissioner. He played a key role innegotiating the league’s landmark media rights deals in 2014 and its collective bargaining agreement. He also oversawthe NBA’s global strategy group, as well as several strategic initiatives, including the league’s revenue sharing plan andexternal investment in NBA China. Prior to joining the NBA, Mr. Lustgarten worked at Cablevision Systems Corporationin finance and in investment banking at Bear Stearns & Co.In March 2014, Mr. Lustgarten was named to Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list of the most influentialexecutives in sports. He serves on the board of governors for the National Basketball Association and the NationalHockey League, and is on the board of directors of Tao Group Hospitality, Boston Calling Events, and Counter LogicGaming. He is also on the board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works closelywith all areas of MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment to assist young people in need. Mr. Lustgarten is Chairman of theBoard of the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, which as the nation’s largest private supporter ofpancreatic cancer research, has directed more than 225 million to research and assembled the best scientific minds tohelp find a cure.Mr. Lustgarten earned an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, with concentrations in finance and management, andreceived a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in New York with his wife andthree children.6

CHRISDRURYPRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER, AND ALTERNATE GOVERNORNEW YORK RANGERSChris Drury was named the Rangers’ President and General Manager on May 5, 2021, becoming the 12th President and12th General Manager in franchise history.Drury is in seventh season with the Rangers in a front office role. He rejoined the organization on September 4, 2015,and he was promoted to Associate General Manager on February 5, 2021 after previously serving as the team’s AssistantGeneral Manager from September 2, 2016 until he received the promotion. In his current role with the Rangers, Druryalso serves as an Alternate Governor.During his tenure in a front office role, Drury has also served as the General Manager for the Rangers’ American HockeyLeague (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. He was named Hartford’s General Manager on May 16, 2017. In 201920, after he helped assemble a new coaching staff in Hartford, the Wolf Pack posted a 31-20-6-5 record in 62 games.Hartford’s .589 points percentage in 2019-20 was the best the team posted since the 2014-15 season. The Wolf Packfollowed up their successful 2019-20 season by posting a 14-9-1 record (.604 points percentage) in a 24-game season in2020-21. Drury also served as the team’s Director of Player Development in 2015-16.In addition to his role with the Rangers, Drury has worked in an executive role at the international level. He has servedas the General Manager for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF World Championship in 2019 and 2021, and helpedTeam USA earn a bronze medal in the tournament in 2021. Drury was also selected to serve in the same capacity for the2020 IIHF World Championship.During his 12-year NHL career, the Trumbull, Connecticut native skated in 892 games with the Colorado Avalanche,Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and the Rangers, registering 255 goals and 360 assists for 615 points. Drury capturedthe Stanley Cup as a member of the Avalanche in 2000-01, ranking second in the NHL with 11 goals in 23 games duringthe team’s playoff run. In 1998-99, Drury received the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year after registering 20goals and 24 assists for 44 points with Colorado. Drury recorded at least 20 goals in nine seasons in his career.Drury’s team reached the playoffs in nine of his 12 seasons in the NHL, and his team advanced to the Conference Finalson six occasions. In 135 career NHL playoff games, Drury registered 47 goals and 42 assists for 89 points, along with aplus-24 rating and 46 penalty minutes. Over the 12 seasons in which he played in the NHL (1998-99 – 2010-11), he led theNHL in playoff game-winning goals (17), ranked second in playoff overtime goals (four), ranked fourth in playoff goals,and ranked ninth in playoff games played.Drury played four seasons with the Rangers (2007-08 – 2010-11) after signing with the team as a free agent on July 1,2007. In addition, Drury served as the Rangers captain for three seasons (2008-09 - 2010-11) after being named the 25thcaptain in franchise history – as well as the second American-born captain in franchise history – on October 3, 2008.In 264 regular season games with the Blueshirts, Drury recorded 62 goals and 89 assists for 151 points, along with 116penalty minutes. Over his first three seasons with the Rangers, Drury led the team in goals (61) and points (146), rankedsecond in assists (85), and tied for second in game-winning goals (10). In addition, the Rangers made the playoffs threetimes during Drury’s four seasons with the team. Drury is the second person in franchise history who served as theRangers’ captain while playing for the team and later served as the Rangers’ General Manager following their playingcareer (along with Phil Esposito).Prior to joining the NHL, Drury completed one of the most impressive collegiate hockey careers in NCAA history. Overfour seasons at Boston University (1994-95 – 1997-98), Drury tallied 113 goals and 101 assists for 214 points in 155 games.During his collegiate career, the Terriers captured the National Championship in 1994-95, appeared in the NationalChampionship Game twice (1994-95, 1996-97), and appeared in the Frozen Four three times (1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97).Drury was selected as a First Team All-American on two occasions (1996-97, 1997-98), a Hobey Baker Finalist as the TopPlayer in College Hockey on three occasions (1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98), and he became the first Terrier to receive theHobey Baker Award in 1997-98.Internationally, Drury represented the United States in numerous tournaments and earned several medals. Heparticipated in three consecutive Winter Olympics (2002, 2006, 2010), capturing a silver medal at the 2002 WinterOlympics in Salt Lake City, Utah and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Drury was inductedinto the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.Drury and his wife, Rory, have a son, Luke, and two daughters, Dylan and Kelly.7

GLENSATHERSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE OWNERAND ALTERNATE GOVERNORDuring his 44 years as a front office executive, Rangers Senior Advisor to the Owner and Alternate Governor Glen Satherhas illustrated why he is one of the great architects in the history of hockey management. In a Hall of Fame career that hasincluded five Stanley Cup Championships, Sather left his role as Rangers General Manager in July of 2015 having served as aGeneral Manager for more regular season games (2,700) and earning more regular season wins (1,319) than any other GeneralManager in NHL history at the time. On April 4, 2019, it was announced that Sather would transition from his role as RangersPresident to his current role as Senior Advisor to the Owner and Alternate Governor.During his tenure with the Rangers, Sather oversaw one of the most successful eras in franchise history. Over a 12-season spanfrom 2005-06 – 2016-17, the Rangers were one of four NHL teams that reached the playoffs 11 times and were the only NHLteam that was not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs prior to the start of a regular season game during the stretch.New York played in more playoff games than any NHL team over a six-year stretch from 2011-12 – 2016-17 (93) and was the onlyNHL team that won at least one playoff series in five of those six seasons.In Sather’s final year as Rangers General Manager in 2014-15, the team he assembled had the most successful regular seasonin franchise history, establishing single-season franchise records in wins (53) and points (113) while capturing the Presidents’Trophy for the third time in franchise history. In recognition of his efforts, Sather was selected as a finalist for the GeneralManager of the Year Award.Sather was named Rangers President and General Manager on June 1, 2000. In 14 seasons as Rangers General Manager (200001 – 2014-15), he earned more wins (556) than any General Manager in franchise history. He also served as Head Coach of theRangers from January 30, 2003 to February 25, 2004. Sather led the Edmonton Oilers to five Stanley Cup Championshipsbetween 1984 – 1990, overseeing the development of a revolutionary team concept as well as some of the finest individualtalents ever to play the game. His achievements were recognized and honored on September 9, 1997, when he became thefirst member of the Oilers organization to be selected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.During his tenure with the Oilers, the club posted a 791-652-215-8 record in 1,666 regular season games (.542 pointspercentage), capturing two Presidents’ Trophies, six division titles, and six conference championships. In Stanley Cup playoffaction with Edmonton, Sather’s teams compiled a 133-82 record in 215 games (.619 winning percentage), leading to the club’sfive Stanley Cup titles. Upon his retirement as a player following the 1976-77 season, Sather immediately joined the coachingranks, guiding the Oilers to 12 straight WHA and NHL playoff appearances, four Stanley Cup Championships and five StanleyCup Finals appearances between 1977 and 1989. Sather added the title of General Manager in June of 1980.Before embarking on his executive career, Sather put together one of the most impressive coaching records in NHL history.He has served as a Head Coach in 932 NHL regular season games, compiling a record of 497-307-121-7 (.602 points percentage).In 126 Stanley Cup playoff games, Sather posted a record of 89-37. Sather received the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s Coachof the Year in 1985-86.Sather’s knowledge of the game, tactical negotiating strategies, strong developmental skills, and keen ability to get the bestout of his players are keys to his managerial success. During his administration in Edmonton, Sather developed a dynastyby nurturing talented draft picks Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Jari Kurri, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey, Esa Tikkanen, and GlennAnderson, along with the acquisition of a rising star named Wayne Gretzky.Sather’s management experience and success also carries over to the international arena. He served as Team Canada’s GeneralManager and Coach for the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. He also guided Team Canada’s 1994 Canada Cup Championship andwas the General Manager of the gold medal-winning team in the 1994 World Hockey Championship.A native of High River, Alberta, Sather enjoyed a successful junior career with the Edmonton Oil Kings. Following thecompletion of his amateur days, he became property of the Detroit Red Wings but would never wear a Winged Wheel jersey.After a season with the Central League’s Memphis Wings, Sather was drafted away from the Red Wings by the Boston Bruinsin 1965, and would make his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1966-67 season. Sather would go on to play 10 seasons in theNHL with the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, and MinnesotaNorth Stars. In 658 regular season games, he tallied 80 goals and 113 assists for 193 points, along with 724 penalty minutes.As a member of the Rangers, Sather appeared in 186 regular season games over parts of four seasons (1970-71 – 1973-74),recording 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points, along with 193 penalty minutes. In addition, he was a member of the 1971-72Rangers club which advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals.Sather and his wife, Ann, have two sons, Justin and Shanon, and four grandchildren, Tanner, Morgan, Vienna, and Jake.8

RYANMARTINASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ANDGENERAL MANAGER, HARTFORD WOLF PACKRyan Martin is in his first season with the Rangers as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the HartfordWolf Pack.Martin joined the Rangers organization after spending the past 16 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings organization(2005-06 – 2020-21), including 11 seasons as the team’s Assistant General Manager (2010-11 – 2020-21). He also servedeight full seasons as the General Manager of the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins (2013-14 – 2020-21).In addition, Martin served as the team’s Director of Hockey Administration for five seasons (2005-06 – 2019-10).In his most recent role with the Red Wings, Martin was primarily responsible for collective bargaining agreementadministration and compliance, salary cap management, player contract research and analysis, and salary arbitrationpreparation. He was also involved extensively in all facets of player contract negotiations, strategic planning, and playerevaluations at both the professional and amateur levels. Martin also oversaw all aspects of hockey operations for theGriffins, including player personnel decisions, player development, contract negotiations, and player movement. Duringhis tenure as Griffins General Manager, the team won the Calder Cup as AHL Champions in 2016-17. Martin was also amember of the Red Wings organization when the team won the Stanley Cup in 2007-08. In addition to his work withthe Red Wings, Martin served as a scout with USA Hockey for their World Junior Championship team in 2021, whichwon a gold medal.On March 9, 2022, Martin was named the general manager of the 2022 United States Men’ National Team competing atthe IIHF World Championship in Finland.9

JIMSULLIVANVICE PRESIDENT, HOCKEY STRATEGYAND DATA MANAGEMENTJim Sullivan is in his first season as the Rangers’ Vice President, Hockey Strategy and Data Management after beingpromoted to the post prior to the start of the 2021-22 season.Prior to being promoted to Vice President, Hockey Strategy and Data Management, Sullivan served as Director, PlayerCare & Development/Analytics & Hockey Technology for the past seven seasons. In his role, he worked directly with theRangers’ front office to provide reporting and analysis of player progress, skill building plans, and improvement metrics.Under Sullivan’s guidance, the Rangers expanded their use of analytics, utilizing a software platform to import trackingdata, statistics, and salary information in order to assist in player valuation and analysis.Sullivan originally joined the Rangers organization in 2009 as a video analyst, and he was promoted to Director ofHockey Technology after two seasons. In his role as Director of Hockey Technology, Sullivan was responsible for researching and implementing solutions in accordance with the Rangers’ organizational strategy.10

GERARDGALLANTHEAD COACHGerard Gallant is in his first season with the Rangers after being named the 36th head coach in franchise history on June16, 2021.Gallant has coached 623 career NHL games as a head coach over parts of 10 seasons with the Rangers, Columbus BlueJackets, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights, posting a 322-240-4-57 (W-L-T-OT) record (.566 points percentage).He has guided his team to a playoff appearance in each of his last four full seasons as a head coach, and he has an 18-15record in 33 career playoff contests as an NHL head coach (.545 winning percentage). Gallant has been a finalist for theJack Adams Award, presented annually to the coach “adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,”twice in his last six seasons as an NHL head coach (2015-16 with Florida and 2017-18 with Vegas). He won the award in2017-18.Gallant is one of 15 coaches in Rangers history to make the playoffs in his first season and joined Mike Keenan as the onlycoaches in team history to win 50 games in his first season with the club.Prior to joining the Rangers, Gallant most recently coached in the NHL with the Golden Knights for parts of threeseasons (2017-18 – 2019-20). During his tenure with Vegas, he helped guide the Golden Knights to a 118-75-20 record in213 games (.601 points percentage), as well as a Stanley Cup Final appearance during the team’s inaugural season in 201718. While Gallant was the Golden Knights’ Head Coach, Vegas ranked ninth in the NHL in wins and points percentage,ranked 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.11), and tied for eighth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.83).Prior to his tenure with Vegas, Gallant served as the Panthers’ head coach for parts of three seasons (2014-15 – 201617). He joined Florida following a season in which the Panthers recorded the second-fewest points in the NHL. Gallantguided the Panthers to a 25-point improvement in his first season as the team’s Head Coach, and helped the team winthe Atlantic Division in his second season (47-26-9 record; 103 points).In addition to serving as a head coach in the NHL, Gallant has served as a head coach and assistant coach at severallevels throughout his career. He spent three seasons as the head coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec MajorJunior Hockey League (QMJHL) from 2009-10 – 2011-12. During his tenure in Saint John, Gallant received the Brian KilreaAward (Canadian Hockey League Coach of the Year) and Ron Lapointe Trophy (QMJHL Coach of the Year) twice (200910 and 2010-11), helped Saint John win the QMJHL Championship twice (2010-11 and 2011-12), and helped Saint John winthe Memorial Cup in 2010-11. He served as an assistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens for two seasons (2012-13 and2013-14), the New York Islanders for two seasons (2007-08 and 2008-09), and the Columbus Blue Jackets for parts offour seasons (2000-01 – 2003-04) prior to becoming Columbus’ head coach during the 2003-04 season.Internationally, the Summerside, Prince Edward Island native has coached in several tournaments. Gallant served asCanada’s head coach at the 2021 IIHF World Championship and guided the team to a gold medal. He also helpedCanada earn a gold medal as an assistant coach at the 2007 IIHF World Championship and a silver medal as an assistantcoach at the 2017 IIHF World Championship. Gallant also served as an assistant coach with Team North America at the2016 World Cup of Hockey.Prior to beginning his coaching career, Gallant played parts of 11 seasons in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings andTampa Bay Lightning. A left winger, Gallant skated in 615 career NHL games, registering 211 goals and 269 assists for480 points, along with a plus-58 rating and 1,674 penalty minutes. He was named to the NHL’s Second All-Star Team in1988-89 as he established career-highs in goals (39), assists (54), and points (93) with Detroit. Gallant also recorded 39points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 58 career Stanley Cup Playoff games and helped the Red Wings advance to the CampbellConference Finals in two consecutive seasons (1986-87 and 1987-88).11

GORDMURPHYASSISTANT COACHGord Murphy is in his first full season with the Rangers coaching staff after being named Assistant Coach on August 24,2021.Murphy joined the Rangers coaching staff after spending two seasons with the Rangers’ American Hockey League(AHL), the Hartford Wolf Pack, as the team’s Associate Head Coach. In his first season with the Wolf Pack in 2019-20,Murphy helped Hartford post a 31-20-6-5 record in 62 games (73 points), which was the fourth-best record in the AtlanticDivision and the seventh-best record in the Eastern Conference. Hartford ranked fifth in the AHL in penalty kill efficiency(85.8%) in 2019-20.Murphy previously worked with the Rangers coaching staff prior to being named Assistant Coach for the 2021-22season. He served as an Assistant Coach with the Rangers for the 2020 Qualifying Round, and he also assisted theRangers coaching staff for several games in March of 2021.Murphy joined the Rangers organization after spending parts of 16 seasons as an Assistant Coach in the NHL (200203 – 2018-19). He served parts of five seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Philadelphia Flyers (2014-15 – 2018-19), andhe was on the same coaching staff as current Wolf Pack Head Coach Kris Knoblauch for parts of two seasons with theFlyers (2017-18 and 2018-19). Murphy has also served as an Assistant Coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets (2002-03 –2009-10) and Florida Panthers (2010-11 – 2013-14) in his coaching career.Prior to beginning his coaching career, Murphy played parts of 14 seasons in the NHL (1988-89 – 2001-02) with thePhiladelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, and Atlanta Thrashers. The defenseman skated in 862 career NHLgames, registering 85 goals and 238 assists for 323 points, along with 668 penalty minutes.12

MIKEKELLYASSISTANT COACHMike Kelly is in his first season with the Rangers coaching staff after being named Assistant Coach on August 24, 2021.Prior to joining the Rangers coaching staff, Kelly served as an Assistant Coach in the NHL for parts of eight seasons withthe Vancouver Canucks (2006-07 and 2007-08), Florida Panthers (2014-15 – 2016-17), and Vegas Golden Knights (201718 – 2019-20). He was a member of current Rangers Head Coach Gerard Gallant’s coaching staff with both Florida andVegas.Kelly has served as a coach or as part of a front office at several levels for three decades. He began his coaching careeras an Assistant Coach with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 1988-89. Following his tenureas an Assistant Coach in London, Kelly worked as an Assistant Coach with the Prince Edward Island Senators of theAmerican Hockey League (AHL) for one season before becoming the Head Coach of the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires. Kellyalso served as Head Coach of the North Bay Centennials of the OHL, the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western HockeyLeague (WHL), and the University of New Brunswick of the Canadian I

Hockey League, and is on the board of directors of Tao Group Hospitality, Boston Calling Events, and Counter Logic Gaming. He is also on the board of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works closely with all areas of MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment to assist young people in need. Mr. Lustgarten is Chairman of the